Want to work for a brand like Benefit? Megan Marabella, a 21-year-old college student from San Diego and the company's star PR intern (fun fact: her sorority sisters helped her get an interview!), spent a day shadowing different departments at the San Francisco HQ to pinpoint the gig for you. #careergoals

If You're a Born Communicator . . .

Consider public relations. "In the PR department where I intern, we come up with ways to spread the company's philosophy, 'Laughter is the best cosmetic,' and to get our products noticed and talked about," says Megan. "Every day is different. We could be brainstorming ideas, planning events, sending out products to beauty influencers, or pitching magazines and websites."

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If You're Super-Artistic . . .

Whether you are constantly sketching, are an Adobe Creative Suite master, or have the most curated Pinterest board of your squad, being one of the graphic designers in the creative department could be your calling. "For each new launch, the team comes up with what the product will look like, the packaging it comes in, and the print and video ad campaigns that support it," explains Megan. Chief Creative Director Hannah Malott adds, "We take a lot of risks — we're bold, girly, and humorous all at once, and we look for people with an equally varied portfolio of sample artwork and personality."

Designers sketch new packaging options

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If You've Got Mad Makeup Skills . . .

Not every job has to be in an office. "At Benefit, you can start out in one of its retail locations and work your way up," says Megan. A prime example: Benefit's Global Brow Expert Jared Bailey. "Eight years ago, I was a part time in-store Beauty Artist in Chicago," he says. "Eventually, I became a manager, moved to San Francisco, and got my aesthetician license [required to do brow services], and a year later started running the education program, training hundreds of Beauty Artists and aestheticians around the USA — now the world."

Megan gets schooled on Benefit's signature brow services.

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If You Love to Write . . .

There's a whole crew of people called copywriters who make the brand come alive through words. "You have to really love makeup, wear it, and know how to explain the application process so it's easy for the customer — all while keeping the wit and fun," says Copy Director Tram Nguyen. Megan sat in on a product-naming session for a new Hoola bronzing kit. "It's so fun," she says of the process. "We even put on hula skirts and did the conga to get us in the right mindset!" Sounds about right: Benefit wouldn't be Benefit without their sassy product names (hello, "Puff Off" and "They're Real"!) and cheeky tips on their packaging.

If You're Obsessed With Products . . .

If you have ever thought, 'I wish there was something that did X', then product development could be for you. "Our team is all about solving beauty dilemmas in innovative new ways — and hopefully giving a fun, confidence-boosting experience at the same time," says Julie Bell, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing. Megan learned that product developers work closely with scientists at research labs where the products are made in order to perfect a formula.

Megan meets Maggie (left) and Annie (right).

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If You're into Brand Building . . .

Benefit was started by twins Jean and Jane Ford in San Francisco almost 40 years ago. Today, Jean's daughters, Maggie and Annie Ford Danielson, are the company's Global Beauty Authorities (aka the spokeswomen behind the brand). "It's our number one goal to continue what our mom and aunt started and cultivate our customers' love of Benefit no matter how big we get," says Maggie. Having climbed their way up the ranks (Annie even worked retail), the sisters now regularly travel the world, doing in-store and HSN appearances, selling product, and spreading the brand's feel-good message, explains Megan. "It takes a lot of confidence to sell, so we hire people with strong ideas and initiative," says Maggie.

Want to intern at Benefit? For more info on landing a paid internship like Megan's, e-mail your résumé and cover letter to internship@benefitcosmetics.com.